The University Surplus Property Association (USPA) held it’s 18th annual conference at the University of Pittsburgh and featured our very own Janie Ondo. Janie presented to association members from over 35 universities and colleges about our custom FIS-developed Surplus Property application and website which allows the Surplus Property department to inventory, track and sell surplus items from […]
Engagement Analyst, Janie Ondo, speaks at USPA Conference
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FIS Happenings: AirWatch Self Service Portal
As a service to our customers, FIS is working with AirWatch, a leading provider of mobile device security services. AirWatch is an industry leading mobile device management service with over 12,000 global customers. AirWatch supports employee or University-owned mobile devices. FIS customers with University-owned mobile devices have been using Airwatch for some time, and it […]
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New Website: Student Payment Center
The new Student Payment Center website is live! The Student Payment Center has been completely redesigned using modern web standards and WordPress. The SPC website maintains information relating to payments, tuition, loans, refunds, and the new PittPAY system for students and authorized users.
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3rd Annual Staff & Faculty Picnic a Chilly, Wonderful Success!
The 3rd Annual Staff & Faculty Appreciation Picnic kicked off today at noon with music, food and prizes! We rounded up a few of the best #pittpicnic posts and videos from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! It's a great day to be a Panther! Thank you to everyone who helps make Pitt a special place. #H2P […]
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Today I Learned: Microsoft is Increasing Their URL Path Length Restrictions
Microsoft has announced that they are increasing the URL path length restriction from 256 units to 400. The new limit section will apply to the total length of the URL path. This includes all SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business URLS. In addition, Microsoft is now supporting # and % characters in the file and […]
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2017 National HDI Analyst of the Year, James Van Poolen
James Van Poolen was named the National HDI Analyst of the Year on Wednesday night! James interviewed at the local, regional, and national level against many other qualified candidates. At the national competition, in Washington D.C., James competed against the winner of four other local chapter areas. Support Analysts are asked about their understanding of […]
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New Printing Services Website
The new Printing Services website contains new information about products and services. Printing Services is also launching a new digital storefront that can be accessed from their site. If you would like to see their new offerings or take look at the new website, click here.
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Safe And Secure: Tips to Identify Spam Emails
How To Identify Spam Email Identifying spam emails can be tricky as many come from someone you know or copy the look and feel of popular websites. They create emails and websites that have official looking logos and content. If you find that you are receiving unsolicited emails, there are a few easy ways to […]
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Today I Learned: What The F Keys Actually Do
The F keys that sit at the top of your keyboard aren’t just useless decorations. Each as a special function that could help make your day a little easier. F1: This is considered as the universal shortcut for help. If you press this in almost all programs, it will bring up the help menu. F2: This […]
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New sciVelo Website
Chancellor Gallagher identified Commercial Translation as a strategic focus area in Pitt’s 5-year Plan, “Making a Difference Together”. As a result, the Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences, Dr. Arthur Levine, has set Commercial Translation as a strategic priority and charged Assistant Vice Chancellor for Commercial Translation in the Health Sciences, Dr. Donald Taylor, […]
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Tech News: This Month In Technology History – July
These are the events that have helped to shape technology as we know it and they all have occurred in July. July 1: The first Sony Walkman went on sale in Japan. This revolutionized the listening habits across the world. July 3: The creation of the first computer network. UCLA created a network of the […]
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Today I Learned: Force Quitting Your iPhone Apps Does Not Save Battery
It is a well-perpetuated myth that closing apps on your iPhone will help save battery and make your phone’s performance improve. The result of closing apps on your phone has the opposite result compared to the desired effect. When you “force close” your apps by double-tapping the home screen to show the Multitasking Menu and […]
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Today I Learned: How to Use Multiple Desktops in Windows 10
When you receive Windows 10, you may notice a new feature on your toolbar. This is the Task View pane. Task View allows you to see all of the programs that are currently open on your desktop and you will be able to toggle through them. However, this feature also allows you to create additional desktops. […]
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Today I Learned: What are My File Sharing Options and What Data I Can Save
FIS and the University have many options for where you can save your files. To help you navigate through all of these options, we have written an article that details in which situations you should choose one option over the other. The article will also help you assess what information you should be saving and […]
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Today I Learned: Windows Key Shortcuts That Can Make You More Efficient
Between the crtl and alt on the lower left of your keyboard, resides the Windows key. Some of you may know that pressing the Windows key opens the start menu but, did you know that there are a variety of other shortcuts that you can use to increase your productivity. Some of our favorites are […]
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New PRISM Website
PRISM is the University of Pittsburgh’s Enterprise Financial and Human Resources system. PRISM is a comprehensive suite of web-based applications which provide innovative solutions to streamline University business processes and transactions. PRISM allows self-service access for faculty and staff to manage their personal data online from anywhere, such as benefits and address information. Access PRISM […]
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Safe Shopping This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and we will be searching for the perfect gifts for many people in our lives. Shopping from the convenience of our own home is one of the greatest benefits of the internet. You don’t have to wait in line, stand in crowds, or even take off your pajamas. With this […]
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Today I Learned: Why Some Websites Don’t Work Properly in Different Browsers
No matter which browser you are using or how up to date the browser is, inevitably, you will find a website that doesn’t seem to be working correctly. Many of the issues you are seeing can cause issues with printing, interactivity, or animations. WHY THERE ARE ISSUES WITH DIFFERENT BROWSERS Webpages are programmed using a few […]
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Winter Recess Support 2017
Full technical and functional assistance for all systems, hardware, and software supported by FIS will end at 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 21, 2017 and resume at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. As in prior years, only emergency technical and functional support will be available during the Winter Recess and will not include such things […]
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FIS Happenings: Most Read Knowledge Base Articles of 2017
Below are linked the most read articles from our customers. Check them out and see if they can be of any use to you. 10. Printing: How to Print Secure Documents from Ricoh Printer 9. Security: Online Privacy Best Practices 8. FIS: Where to Save Your Files 7. How to Access Files in OneDrive through […]
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